Warner Music has appointed Kok-Siew Yeo as the new Managing Director of Warner Music Taiwan. Based in Taipei, Yeo will report to Chris Gobalakrishna and Jonathan Serbin, the Co-Presidents of Warner Music Asia.

Warner Music has appointed him to lead their operations in Taiwan and create innovative strategies to bolster Warner Music’s influence in the Mandopop industry.

With a deep background in technology, content creation, and the entertainment industry, Kok-Siew Yeo brings a wealth of knowledge to the regional executive team. Holding a Bachelor of Laws degree from the National University of Singapore, Yeo previously served as Creator Partnerships Lead at Meta. Where he managed a team to grow the company’s creator ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region.

He also led growth and revenue strategies for beIN Asia Pacific, a sports and entertainment media group, and held senior legal and commercial positions at Warner Bros. Discovery and Baker & McKenzie.

Yeo is also a co-founder of a non-profit company focused on interdisciplinary arts and a Director of a non-profit organization unifying media producers and financiers in Southeast Asia.

“I am thrilled to lead Warner Music’s efforts in Taiwan and work with the talented Taipei team to grow the company’s success in the market. Our goal is to increase opportunities for our artists and reach new levels of domestic and international success through increased visibility and fan engagement,” said Yeo.

Chris and Jonathan added, “We are delighted to welcome Kok-Siew to Warner Music and believe his expertise in the entertainment industry will support the dynamic team in Taiwan. We look forward to leveraging his skills and experience to connect our artists with fans both locally and globally.”

Chris Gobalakrishna adds: “We are very pleased to welcome Kok-Siew to Warner Music. He brings a unique breadth of expertise across the entertainment industry that will support our dynamic team in Taiwan. We are excited to have him come onboard and will be harnessing his skills and experience to connect our artists with fans both locally and around the world.”

 

Jonathan Serbin concludes: “Taiwan’s entertainment industry is rich with diversity. Its vibrant music market makes it an irreplaceable hub for the creation of Mandarin songs that are enjoyed by fans all over the world. Kok-Siew’s outstanding background and proven track record means that he is well placed to help us continue our efforts investing in the market and shaping the Mandarin music scene.”